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Thursday, 28 June 2012

Cats- A Dollar Academy Production

Dollar Academy took on one of my favourite shows and I will admit, I was
worried! I knew that the school had some fantastic vocalists but, as a dance
show, I had the suspicion that Cats would be too big a challenge.

I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did those amazing vocals find their way
perfectly though Lloyd Webber's score, there was some beautiful pieces of
movement too.

On the whole I felt that it needed more dance as there was too
many moments of stillness on stage during the big songs, but there were a few
girls in particular who absolutely nailed it. They moved like felines, whether waiting at the side of the stage, sitting posed, walking or
dancing, every muscle movement was thought out. It
was a pleasure to watch these few girls who had clearly looked for inspiration
from their nearest pussy cat.

I had hoped to see more choreography from Cats,
which is so famous as a dance show. The school has the talent, it just needs to
be nurtured, polished up and choreographed.....if these things had been done this show
could have been outstanding.

I can't believe some of the kids were only in 4th year....what a magical
show. This school delivers once again with stunning scenery and costumes.... I
went to the dress rehearsal so that really says something! The sound was spot
on and the band sounded great....all done by school pupils. I heard the rest of
the show week was a great success- congratulations!